Clarkson Academy

Historical marker location:

8343 W Ridge Road, Clarkson, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of West Ridge Road (New York State Route 104) and Lake Road N (New York State Route 19), on the right when traveling east on West Ridge Road.)

Marker installed: 2018

The first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held in New York City in 1924. It was originally called the Macy's Christmas Parade and featured live animals from the Central Park Zoo.